Estates Strategy - Partner

Introduction The consultancy will undertake a comprehensive review & analysis to formulate an Estate Strategy for NHSBT. This will include the creation of an Estates Master Plan (EMP), aiming to effectively manage, optimise, & expand NHSBT's physical assets, facilities, & infrastructure to align with organisational goals, mission, & service delivery requirements.<br/> <br/>Objectives<br/>

• Conduct an in-depth assessment of NHSBT's current estate portfolio, encompassing properties, facilities, & infrastructure.<br/>
• Analyse future needs, growth projections, & operational requirements to guide the development of the EMP.<br/>
• Develop a comprehensive Estate Strategy & EMP that outlines phased recommendations for estate management, optimisation, & potential expansion.<br/>
• Support NHSBT's mission of delivering high-quality blood & transplant services through strategically optimised infrastructure.<br/>
• Formulate a detailed Net Zero plan for the organisation that supports both the NHS Net Zero 2040 Target & the NHS Net Zero Building Standard<br/>
• Prepare an example Delivery model with high level costing estimates<br/> <br/>Methodology<br/>
• Comprehensive evaluation of existing estates, including on-site assessments, stakeholder interviews, & thorough documentation review.<br/>
• Analysis of demographic, geographic, & healthcare industry trends impacting NHSBT's estate requirements, projecting future needs.<br/>
• Assessment of technological advancements & innovative solutions for integration into estate planning.<br/>
• Collaboration with key stakeholders, including operational staff, management, & relevant external bodies, to gather insights & requirements.<br/>
• Financial analysis to determine cost implications of proposed strategies & the development of a phased implementation plan.<br/>
• Risk assessments to identify potential challenges & opportunities in estate planning, along with mitigation plans.<br/> <br/>Deliverables<br/>
• Estate Assessment Report: Detailed analysis of current estate assets, highlighting strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, & threats.<br/>
• Future Requirements Report: Projections of NHSBT's estate needs based on growth, operational demands, & industry trends.<br/>
• Estate Strategy & EMP: Comprehensive roadmap with phased recommendations for estate management, optimisation, & potential expansion.<br/>
• Compliance & Regulatory Guidelines: Documentation ensuring estates meet necessary regulatory & industry standards.<br/>
• Financial Analysis Report: Assessment of costs & financial implications associated with proposed strategies outlined in the EMP.<br/>
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation Plan: Identification of potential risks & strategies to mitigate them in estate planning.<br/>
• Net Zero strategy<br/> <br/>Timeline<br/>Phase 1: Estate Assessment & Analysis (4 months)<br/>Phase 2: Estates Master Plan Development (5 months)<br/>Phase 3: Documentation, Reporting, & Stakeholder Engagement (3 months)<br/>Phase 4: Delivery – Whilst actual delivery is NOT part of the initial tender, but we would expect successful candidates to deliver an outline spec, plan, timeline & high-level costing of the delivery phase<br/> <br/>Team & Expertise<br/>
• Project Management: Oversees the consultancy process & ensures alignment with NHSBT's objectives.<br/>
• Estate Analysts & Planners: Experts in real estate, facilities management, & infrastructure planning.<br/>
• Financial Analyst: Conducts detailed financial assessments & cost analyses.<br/>
• Compliance & Regulatory Expert: Ensures adherence to healthcare industry standards & regulations.<br/>
• Stakeholder Engagement Specialist: Facilitates communication & collaboration with NHSBT stakeholders. Will require some life science type experience / SME’s<br/> <br/>Key Success Factors<br/>
• Thorough understanding of NHSBT's mission, goals, & service requirements.<br/>
• Ongoing collaboration & engagement with key stakeholders throughout the process.<br/>
• Strict compliance with industry standards, regulations, & best practices.<br/>
• Development of a comprehensive, phased, & adaptable EMP & Net Zero Plan aligned with NHSBT's long-term objectives, their People Plan & wider NHS / Government targets.<br/>This high-level specification outlines the framework for a consultancy to deliver an Estate Strategy & Estates Master Plan for NHSBT, addressing its specific needs in managing & developing its physical assets & infrastructure.